Sens. to tie up Brennan over Libya

A trio of Republican senators will delay the nomination of John Brennan to be head of the CIA if they don’t receive an answer from the White House about who changed talking points in the days after the attacks on the consulate in Benghazi.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he, along with Sens. John McCain and Kelly Ayotte, are determined to receive an answer.

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“When Brennan comes before the Congress, we’re going to find out who changed those talking points or die trying,” Graham, the South Carolina Republican, said.

But all three refused to use the word “filibuster,” insisting that if they hold out, they’ll get answers.

“We’re going to get the information,” said McCain (R-Ariz.).

The trio used the same tactic to delay the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of Defense, asking for answers from the White House about whether President Barack Obama called Libyan officials the night of the attack.

McCain defended the tactic, saying it’s part of the function of the Senate.

“It’s a time honored practice,” McCain said. “It’s a way for us to get information.”